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US President signs extension of Africa duty-free trade program: USTR

To qualify for AGOA’s duty-free treatment, countries must establish or make continual progress toward establishing a market-based economy.

Some forces have been dispatched to Nigeria: US Military

Anderson did not provide further details about the size and scope of their mission.

SA Minister stresses difference between illegal, artisanal mining

More than 70 illegal miners died underground after law enforcement officers blocked the entrances.

WHO launches $1 billion global appeal to support health services in crises

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched its 2026 global humanitarian health appeal, calling for nearly $1 billion to provide lifesaving healthcare to millions of people affected by conflicts, disasters and protracted emergencies worldwide.

Digital financial tools unlocking opportunities for Africa’s informal economy

Mukuru, a leading financial services platform, says it is helping close one of the continent’s biggest economic gaps by enabling informal traders and small businesses to send, receive and store money securely, without the need for a formal bank account.

Ethiopia’s economic growth forecast raised to 10.2% for 2025/26 fiscal year

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has projected that the country’s economy will expand by 10.2% in the 2025/26 fiscal year.